18 May 2020 – to furlough... or not to furlough As redundancies become the next anticipated COVID-19 employment surge, keeping staff on extended leave to avoid redundancy may be a fairer and more commercially savvy option. Is furloughing better for job retention than the wage subsidy? BuckettLaw is currently experiencing a surge in redundancy consultations. [...]

14 May 2020 – Good win for the COVID-19 heroes Employers versus independent contractors case (Parcel Express and Mr Leota) opens the floodgates. A well-timed Employment Court decision confirms that courier drivers are employees and not independent contractors. Whilst the Court said the case was confined to the facts the case will have serious consequences [...]